Koonawarra | Mt Wilson | 24 acres of Established Heritage Botanical Gardens - Mount Wilson

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3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6150 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Mount Wilson, NSW

Windyridge Garden
‪1 min drive‬
Yengo Sculpture Garden
‪2 min drive‬
Blue Mountains Botanic Gardens, Mount Tomah
‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Koonawarra | Mt Wilson | 24 acres of Established Heritage Botanical Gardens

Koonawarra is a comfortable 3 bedroom home with 3 bathrooms. It is filled with natural light and has views of the gardens. Koonawarra is located on the highest point in Mt Wilson. The name Koonawarra originates from an Aboriginal word meaning "a high point of land with smooth, round stones".

Located in 24 acres of historical Dennarque Estate gardens, which have been featured in local and international media, and regarded by many as the best cold climate garden in Australia.

The gardens were designed over 140 years ago by the then Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney director, Charles Moore. The Gardens still retain a large number of original plantings from late 1880s that were introduced from various countries around the world.

There are many rare species of maples, rhododendrons, camellias, dahlias and many other exotic and rare plants. A Japanese influenced garden has recently been added to Estate.

Rarely open to the public, the exotic cool climate gardens of Dennarque Estate are best experienced as in-house guests.

Guests can enjoy a game of tennis, stroll through the gardens, watch many migrating birds, or just relax and curl up with a good book! Koonawarra is ideally placed as a perfect base to explore the Blue Mountains towards 3 directions: towards Bilpin, Leura and Lithgow.

Property manager

Lata Moss

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Parties and events are allowed on site

Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

Property Registration Number PID-STRA-16906-4

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Mount Wilson

Located in Mount Wilson, this holiday home is in a rural area and near theme parks. Zig Zag Railway and Blast Furnace Park are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Windyridge Garden and Yengo Sculpture Garden. Travelling with kids? Consider Blue Mountains Botanic Gardens, Mount Tomah and Mount Victoria Railway Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Mount Wilson, NSW

What's nearby

Windyridge Garden - 1 min drive - 0.8 km
Yengo Sculpture Garden - 2 min drive - 1.2 km
Cathedral of Ferns - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
Zig Zag Railway - 22 min drive - 25.3 km
Blue Mountains Botanic Gardens, Mount Tomah - 23 min drive - 24.1 km

Getting around

Bell Station - 18 min drive
Sydney Airport (SYD) - 121 min drive

Restaurants

‪Tomah Gardens Restaurant - ‬21 min drive
‪The Hive Berambing - ‬22 min drive
‪Cottage Orchard - ‬24 min drive
‪Maggie Lou's Bite - ‬25 min drive
‪Ugly Mug - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Koonawarra | Mt Wilson | 24 acres of Established Heritage Botanical Gardens pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Koonawarra | Mt Wilson | 24 acres of Established Heritage Botanical Gardens?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Where is Koonawarra | Mt Wilson | 24 acres of Established Heritage Botanical Gardens located?

This family-friendly Mount Wilson holiday home is located in the mountains, within 1 mi (2 km) of Windyridge Garden and Yengo Sculpture Garden. Cathedral of Ferns and Wynnes Rocks Lookout are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Susan F.

11 Oct 2015

Sensational colour/peace/tranquility

The perfect weekend getaway - 4 days enjoying the most amazing colour of such beautiful flowers/shrubs. Accommodation is fabulous. 3 generous bedrooms, very comfortable beds/plush towels/bath robes. Newly renovated bathroom, generous shower with a very good water pressure. Separate toilet. Very large lounge with tv/foxtell, view over beautiful gardens/grass area. New kitchen, very functional with just a few items eg. tongs, extra platters/bowls required. Beautiful glass conservatory with lovely glass dining table overlooking gardens. Air-conditioning/heating. Such a delight to have 24 acres of superb gardens to wander around without another person around. The spring colours were just sensational, we could not get enough of the beauty of the gardens of Koonawarra and Denarque. We were so privileged to be able to have the use of this property with our friends. There is a tennis court and croquet facilities. BBQ and pizza oven. A photographers dream.

10/10 Excellent

Jun G.

10 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann W.

15 Oct 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great spot for a short break with teenagers

Very clean and comfortable property - and lovely gardens. The teenagers particularly enjoyed the tennis court - and the space to roam around (as well as the Foxtel).

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Penny D.

19 Aug 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We enjoyed every aspect of our stay

Idyllic

10/10 Excellent

tsugumi w.

16 Aug 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Definitely coming back

This property is amazing! Location is beautiful, house is beautiful. I’m definitely coming back!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Susan F.

1 Oct 2015

Privacy, beautiful gardens

Beautiful gardens, five star accommodation, very comfortable beds, luxury bedding, very nice bathroom, perfect shower, seperate toilet, very comfortable lounge, great modern kitchen, stunning conservatory, perfectly clean and presented very well. Loved the privacy, use of the stunning gardens, tennis court, fully air conditioned, quiet, wonderful kitchen appliances.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lucinda V.

14 June 2015

Excellent and Beautiful

Beautiful setting and very quiet. Great for the garden lover.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

1 May 2015

Amazing Property and Beautiful Home!

We recently stayed at Koonawarra as a group of 6 for a weekend in April 2015 during the Mt Wilson Festival. The property that Koonawarra is on, is amazing, and the house itself is nice and cozy for a group of 6 with a great kitchen and facilities. We all thoroughly enjoyed this stay 100%. As an added bonus the profits of this stay are all donated to charity (FSHD Global Research Foundation) which we thought was a really nice cause to support.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

4 Apr 2015

Amazing gardens

Wonderful weekend, amazing gardens, will definitely return.

About the host

Hosted by Lata Moss

Gardening and nature are two things that we love most. Our time spent at the Estate tending to the expansive gardens in the beautiful setting of Mt Wilson in the Blue Mountains is the ideal retirement project for us!

Why they chose this property

Mt Wilson is a beautiful small village set in the Blue Mountains. It is a perfect spot to embrace nature at its best, for a spot of retreat, and to get away from the hustle and bustle of the busy daily grind of the city. The rich basalt soil in the village creates a perfect environment for some stunning gardens in the area

What makes this property unique

Dennarque Estate has a special place in Mt Wilson. The village of Mt Wilson was established in 1870s. Dennarque was built in 1879, being one of the original 6 houses that were built at the time. Dennarque is the only original 2 level sandstone establishment in the Village. The gardens were established in 1870s by Charles Moore from the Royal Sydney Botanical Gardens, with plants from around the world. Today, many original plantings remain in the garden. Dennarque Estate is the ideal base for exploring the Blue Mountains.

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

About this property

Koonawarra | Mt Wilson | 24 acres of Established Heritage Botanical Gardens

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House Rules

Children

Events

Pets

Smoking

Important information

You need to know

We should mention

About the area

Mount Wilson

What's nearby

Getting around

Restaurants

Frequently asked questions

Reviews

Exceptional

10/10

10/10

9.6/10

9.6/10

10/10

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan F.

Sensational colour/peace/tranquility

Susan F.

10/10 Excellent

Jun G.

Jun G.

10/10 Excellent

Ann W.

A great spot for a short break with teenagers

Ann W.

10/10 Excellent

Penny D.

We enjoyed every aspect of our stay

Penny D.

10/10 Excellent

tsugumi w.

Definitely coming back

tsugumi w.

10/10 Excellent

Susan F.

Privacy, beautiful gardens

Susan F.

10/10 Excellent

Lucinda V.

Excellent and Beautiful

Lucinda V.

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

Amazing Property and Beautiful Home!

Paul S.

10/10 Excellent

Amazing gardens